How to Protect a Wall When Painting a Downpipe
Cut a piece of box or thick cardboard about the size of a calendar., Place this piece of cardboard between the downpipe and the wall., Paint the area of the downpipe over the piece of cardboard., Shift the cardboard as each section is completed...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a piece of box or thick cardboard about the size of a calendar.
The piece of cardboard that comes inside calendars is ideal and does not need pre-cutting. -
Step 2: Place this piece of cardboard between the downpipe and the wall.
You can either pin it up using tape or sticky tack, or you can hold it if it isn't too difficult to hold and paint. , Start at the top and work your way down the pipe towards the ground level. , Move the piece of cardboard down and paint each new section until you finish painting the entire downpipe. , The wall should be paint-free. -
Step 3: Paint the area of the downpipe over the piece of cardboard.
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Step 4: Shift the cardboard as each section is completed.
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Step 5: Leave to dry.
Detailed Guide
The piece of cardboard that comes inside calendars is ideal and does not need pre-cutting.
You can either pin it up using tape or sticky tack, or you can hold it if it isn't too difficult to hold and paint. , Start at the top and work your way down the pipe towards the ground level. , Move the piece of cardboard down and paint each new section until you finish painting the entire downpipe. , The wall should be paint-free.
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